Venice, Palazzo Dario

Claude Monet

Created:

Movement:

1908

Impressionism

key Notes:

Impressionistic Reflections, Venetian Architecture

Dimensions:

66.2 × 81.8 cm (26 1/16 × 32 3/16 in.); Framed: 79.7 × 94 × 6.1 cm (31 3/8 × 37 × 2 3/8 in.)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"Venice, Palazzo Dario" is one of a series of paintings by Claude Monet, created during his visit to Venice in 1908, capturing the city's unique interplay of light and architecture. Monet's depiction of the Palazzo Dario reflects his Impressionist style, emphasizing atmospheric effects and the shimmering reflections on the water.

Description of the work:

"Venice, Palazzo Dario" by Claude Monet captures the interplay of light and reflection on the façade of the Palazzo Dario, utilizing a palette dominated by soft blues, pinks, and purples to convey the atmospheric effects of the Venetian setting. The composition is characterized by loose, fluid brushstrokes that dissolve the architectural details into a shimmering, impressionistic vision, emphasizing Monet's focus on the transient qualities of light and color.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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